Cypermethrin is an insecticide that has approval for use in the EU. It has a low aqueous solubility and is volatile. Whilst its chemical properties suggest that it should not leach to groundwater it has been detected. It is considered a serious marine pollutant. It is moderately persistent is soils but is likely to degrade moderately fast in water systems under daylight conditions. It is moderately toxic to mammals and there is some concern regarding its potential to bioaccumulate. Whilst it is an irritant, no serious human health issues have been identified. It is highly toxic to most aquatic species and honeybees. It is moderately toxic to earthworms but there is little risk to birds.

INFORMACIÓN GENERAL for cypermethrin

Descripción: An insecticide used to control a broad spectrum of pests especially Lepidoptera

Estimated concentrations of chemicals with Koc values greater than 9995 ml g-1 are beyond the scope of the regression data used in SCI-GROW development. If there are concerns for such chemicals, a higher tier groundwater exposure assessment should be considered, regardless of the concentration returned by SCI-GROW